Funk Bros. New (Last) Groove Dedicated To Barack Obama
DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit’s own Funk Brothers, known for their background vocals and instruments on many Motown chart-toppers, headed back to the recording studio for the first time in 40 years.
The group recently recorded the song, “Because of You,” a tribute to President Obama’s legacy as the nation’s first black president.
The Funk Brothers touring member Gary Martin co-wrote the song. He told WWJ Newsradio 950?s Scott Ryan the collection of talent at Detroit’s Studio A that day was unbelievable.
“Some of the different members that had been a part of Funk Brothers came in to see this recording themselves. It was a high moment because everyone felt all of the brothers and the sisters who had passed, being a part of that, where there,” Martin said.
The song also includes contributions from band members Bob Babbitt and Uriel Jones, both of whom recently passed away.
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Published on Jan 14, 2013
Because of you is a song dedicated to President Obama. This was the first time the Funk Brothers were back recording as a group since the 70's. The song was recorded at Studio A in Detroit
We are calling for all musicians, and all fans of MOTOWN music to pass this song along.
"Keep the funk alive !".
Song: Because of You
Copyright: Gary L. Martin, Peter L. Fletcher, Grant Van Dyke
Studio: Studio A - Detroit
Musicians: Eddie Willis, the late Bob Babbitt and Uriel Jones; Gary Martin
Downloads: Coming Soon
Website: www.thenewmotorcitysound.com
Funk Brothers Website: http://www.thefunkbrothers.net/The_Funk_Brothers/welcome.html
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